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It's a mini rosary (prayer beads), a one decade with a cross. Also called decenarios pulseras. It's similar to a Bahia Band or Wish bracelet in that those that wear them believe they will bring them good luck. HISTORY The date that decenarios became popular is hard to pinpoint. As... Read More

It's a mini rosary (prayer beads), a one decade with a cross. Also called decenarios pulseras. It's similar to a Bahia Band or Wish bracelet in that those that wear them believe they will bring them good luck.

HISTORY

The date that decenarios became popular is hard to pinpoint. As mentioned decenarios have religious origins. The one decade rosary bracelet has been popular for hundreds of years and the decenario could be a called a descendant of the rosary.

The decenario has evolved from the traditional rosary The name 'decenario' comes from the Spanish word meaning 'decenar' or ten. The ten knots on the decenario were used by people to help them meditate while saying prayers and reflecting on life. Wearers of the decenario bracelets say they bring them good luck, just like Brazilian Wish Bracelets. In Spanish custom decenarios are given away for celebrations See Less